2026 Research Day

Appalachian State University's Department of Biology invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to its 2026 Research Day on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Tentative Schedule

Time

Location

Activity

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Rankin Science South 210
(Conference Room)

Presenter and Judge Check-In

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Rankin Science South Atrium

Poster Sessions

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Rankin Science West 156

Lightning Talk Session

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Rankin Science West 183

Keynote Address by Fern Perkins ’04 ’09

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Rankin Science West 183

Senior Awards Ceremony

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Rankin Science South 210
(Conference Room)

Senior Awards Reception

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Fizz Ed (260 Howard Street in Boone)

Retirement Celebration for Dr. Howie Neufeld

Was Dr. Neufeld your instructor or mentor? Please submit your memories with Dr. Neufeld using our online form!

RSVP

We hope that alumni and friends of the department can join us for the day's activities. Please let us know you're coming by completing our online RSVP form.

Parking

Visitor parking is available in the Rivers Street Parking Deck for vehicles registered with the ParkMobile app. Learn more at parking.appstate.edu/visitor-parking.